The early years of life are important for immune development and influence health in
adulthood. Although it has been established that the gut bacterial microbiome is rapidly …

Background The earliest microbial colonizers of the human gut can have life-long
consequences for their hosts. Precisely how the neonatal gut bacterial microbiome and …

The human gut harbors a complex community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists, and other
microorganisms (collectively termed the microbiome) that impact health and disease …

The virome is one of the most variable components of the human gut microbiome. Within
twin pairs, viromes have been shown to be similar for infants, but not for adults, indicating …

Bacteriophage (also known as phage) communities that inhabit the gut have a major effect
on the structure and functioning of bacterial populations, but their roles and association with …

Establishing a diverse gut microbiota after birth is being increasingly recognised as
important for preventing illnesses later in life. It is well established that bacterial diversity …

The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms including prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and
viruses which each have integral roles in maintaining the stability and resilience of this …

The gut microbiota operates at the interface of host–environment interactions to influence
human homoeostasis and metabolic networks,,–. Environmental factors that unbalance gut …

The gut microbiota of preterm infants develops predictably,,,,,–, with pioneer species
colonizing the gut after birth, followed by an ordered succession of microorganisms. The gut …

Human microbial communities are characterized by their taxonomic, metagenomic and
metabolic diversity, which varies by distinct body sites and influences human physiology …